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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.25, 240.60 and 138.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.25, 240.60 and 138.71 is: 208.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.25 : 240.60 = 138.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.25/240.60 = 138.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.25x = 240.60 × 138.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.25x = 33,374.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,374.75/160.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.27

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